Ties


Sadly, artist Maya Pixelskaya recently sold this one-of-a-kind Duck Hunt tie on eBay, so you won’t be able to get your hands on one anytime soon. Too bad, because it’s a lot more sensible than something like this.

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Boldly go where no tie has gone before with this licensed Star Trek tie clip. It will keep your tie out of the warp core and where it belongs: safely secured to your uniform. It’s flashy, but still classy enough to wear to even the most conservative work enironment. Though you certainly can wear this tie clip with your finest Star Trek tie, consider just dressing up a non-nerd tie. They need love, too.

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Sadly, this circuit board tie won’t get you any closer to your dream of becoming a cybernetic superhero, but you can definitely get the look—especially if you wear the matching shirt.

(Etsy via Technabob)

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Fashion isn’t just about making a statement; it’s also about providing important instructions for a number of different situations. Here are 10 fashions which will give you the knowledge needed to greet people in Italian, find your way around Tokyo, build a bong, and much more.

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With the dress code of almost every company going business casual, the one raw material that there should be plenty of is old suits and ties. Seizing on a source of cheap material, the makers of these wallets will offer you a small assortment to choose from: blue necktie, red necktie or pinstripe suit. Maybe your excellent wallet fashion sense will prompt some bigwig to move you up to a position that actually requires you to wear a suit. (and pays you accordingly).

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What’s going to be your secret weapon when you go in for that big interview…wood, baby. How could a big executive pass up a potential employee who’s wearing a neck full of Utah Alder? In addition to that, how could a woman reject you when they know you have $730 to spend on a strip of Manzanita Root? There are plenty of reasons to pick up a wooden tie, and the best one comes from the product page itself: “They’re just cool looking if you ask me!” With a well researched, impartial statement like that, how could you possibly go wrong?

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If you didn’t get that big raise you were shooting for, or if everyday at work is like spending a day in hell, you can protest with this delightful “I Hate Work” tie. It will let all your bosses, co-workers, and clients know exactly where you stand, even during those momentary lapses where you actually crack a smile on the job.

Speaking of laughs, you will get a few at your co-workers expense as they stare dumbfounded at the pattern (the tie must be turned horizontally to be read properly). You can even mix things up during the week with the “I hate ties” tie, the “pull here to end misery’ tie, or the “I hate my job” tie. On the other hand, you have the option to be a total ass kisser with the “I love my boss” tie—all of which are pictured after the break.

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dnatie.jpgWhy shouldn’t the fabric of life be celebrated everywhere, including your ties? I think you would have to admit that in essence that is what DNA is. Maybe more appropriate for those working in the medical testing field, but the bright colors should make it applicable to any situation. I am sure your future bride would agree.

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ties-suck.jpgWith almost all professions accepting business casual as a daily dress code, there just aren’t that many times when you get an opportunity to wear one anymore. You may as well voice your displeasure when forced to wear one in a very subtle manner with this tie. Written in binary code, the message is simple: “Ties Suck”. Only those that are in on the joke or far too quick with an ASCII conversion will know.

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